THE FRESHWATER

3 customer reviews

US $277

Middle Hirafu – Apartments
1,2,3 Bedrooms

The Freshwater is a block of boutique apartments in the heart of Hirafu, with views of ski fields and Mt Yotei.

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Description

The Freshwater is one of those “something for everyone” apartment blocks offering smart, modern accommodation from studio apartments through to 3-bedroom penthouses. Sitting squarely in the middle of Hirafu’s main street this mix of accessibility and amenities promises a pleasurable ski holiday in Niseko.

Sleeps: 2 – 6 guests (8 max)
Size: 28 – 138m²
Built: 2010

The Freshwater
Overview

Modern ski apartments
Mt Yotei views
Village views

Heart of the action
Family friendly
Contemporary interiors

Walk to restaurants/bars
On free village shuttle route
Welcome centre transfers

With a stellar locale in Middle Hirafu, The Freshwater was designed with a south-facing aspect to encourage maximum winter sun and prevailing summer breezes while allowing spectacular views to Mt Yotei and the day-and-night activity of the ski slopes. Its modern interiors are a refined mix of western and Japanese style. Most apartments have oversize windows offering picturesque views of the Hirafu Village and Mt Yotei.

Apartments are spacious and warm, with excellent European appliances, and the Japanese design touches add to the atmosphere. At-home entertainment is assured with free wireless internet, flatscreen TV and DVD player and satellite TV with English channels. The 2 and 3-bedroom Alpine Panorama penthouses come with indulgent Jacuzzi hot tubs perfect for some après-ski R&R.

The custom designed kitchens have premium Miele appliances and full size refrigerators. The living rooms have large comfortable lounges around a warm fireplace to relax after a long day skiing. The studios have access to shared laundry facilities downstairs with separate washer and dryer, while each apartment has is own laundry facilities with separate washer and dryer.

The Freshwater
Features

SAFETY / HYGIENE
  • Alcohol hand sanitiser
  • Personal face masks
  • Body thermometer
  • Smoke detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Emergency exit
  • In-room safe
  • In-house laundry
  • Professional cleaning service
COMFORT / CONVENIENCE
  • Climate control
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony
  • Ski storage
  • Drying room
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Light housekeeping every 2 nights
  • Mid-clean/linen change every 5 nights
INTERNET / ENTERTAINMENT
  • High-speed WiFi
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD player
KITCHEN / DINING
  • Cooktop
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cutlery/plates
  • Cooking utensils
  • Dishwashing detergent
  • Highchair (see “Extras” below)
BEDROOMS
  • Western bedding
  • Linen
  • Cot (see “Extras” below)
BATHROOMS
  • Rain shower
  • Bath tub (select)
  • Japanese washlet toilet
  • Towels
  • Shower products
  • Hair dryer

*Studio Rooms have kitchenettes, limited dining facilities and no fireplace

The Freshwater
Apartment Types

ONE BEDROOM - FRESHWATER STUDIO

The Freshwater Bedroom with TV | Middle Hirafu

Located across levels 2 – 5 of the building, each studio apartment features a king size double bed that can be split into two singles, according to your preference. Each room also has a kitchenette, dining table with two seats, a flat-screen TV, separate bathroom with shower and depending on the room, views of the surrounding birch trees / village / mountain / ground floor views.

2 guests (2 max)
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
28m² (view indicative floorplan)

Bedroom 1 : 1 king or 2 singles

ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT - FRESHWATER

These one-bedroom apartments occupy levels 2 – 4 and depending on the unit, offer views of birch trees / village / mountain / ground floor views. Each apartment has a living space with sofas, dining table and full-feature kitchen – including oven, dishwasher and a full set of cookware to help your stay. Classic stone finishes add alpine class to the carefully-designed interiors. The separate bedroom features either 1 king double or 2 single beds according to your requirements.

2 guests (4 max)
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
67m² (view indicative floorplan)

Bedroom 1: 1 king or 2 singles

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT - FRESHWATER

Located across levels 2 – 4, the two-bedroom apartments combine a studio and 1 bedroom apartment. Depending on the unit, the views are of the surrounding birch / village / mountain / ground floor views. The studio room has a king double bed or 2 singles (according to guests’ preference), kitchenette and bathroom with shower. The apartment has an open-plan living and dining room wit full kitchen. The second bedroom has a king double or 2 single beds and there is a second bathroom with a shower, toilet, washstand and laundry.

4 guests (6 max)
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
76m² (view indicative floorplan)

Bedroom 1 : 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2: 1 king or 2 singles

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT - MOUNTAIN VIEW DELUXE

This two-bedroom penthouse is located on level 5 of the building and provides mountain views. In the open-plan living room, a dining table seats up to 8 guests, and dedicated living space looks to a flat-screen TV and views of the ski mountain. A full-feature kitchen includes an oven and European appliances, as well as an extra counter that connects to a breakfast bar. Each bedroom features either 1 king double or 2 single beds according to your preference. The apartment has one bathroom with bath/shower, toilet and washstand.

4 guests (6 max)
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
85m² (view indicative floorplan)

Bedroom 1: 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2: 1 king or 2 singles

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT - ALPINE PANORAMA

Located up on the 5th floor, this two-bedroom penthouse apartment looks out towards mountain views. A full-feature kitchen with breakfast bar and dining area along with a sofa and armchair seating facing a flat-screen TV and a gas fireplace make for luxurious, comfortable alpine living. Bedding can be either 1 king double or 2 single beds according to your needs. One bedroom is fully en suite with shower, toilet and washstand, the other has a toilet attached. An extra bathroom with rain shower opens up onto a Jacuzzi hot tub bath.

4 guests (6 max)
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
85m² (view indicative floorplan)

Bedroom 1 : 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2: 1 king or 2 singles

THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT - MOUNTAIN VIEW DELUXE

The Freshwater Bedroom with Table Lamps | Middle Hirafu

This penthouse sits on level 5 of the building and offers mountain views; connecting a 2-Bedroom alpine deluxe apartment with a studio to create a sprawling 3-bedroom apartment. Expansive open-plan living space comes with sofas, dining table and a full-feature kitchen looking over a feature fireplace and flat-screen television. Three bedrooms each feature either 1 king double or 2 single beds, according to your needs. The master bedroom, originally a separate studio apartment, features a kitchenette and en suite bathroom with bath tub.

6 guests (8 max)
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
110m² (view indicative floorplan)

Bedroom 1 : 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2: 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 3: 1 king or 2 singles

THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT - ALPINE PANORAMA

This penthouse occupies level 5 with views looking towards the mountain. A spacious open-plan living area comes with fireplace, entertainment facilities and uninterrupted views towards Mt Yotei. In-house laundry and full-feature kitchen give you all you need to enjoy a perfect Niseko winter. Bedding in all three bedrooms can be either 1 king double or 2 single beds according to your requirements, with up to 2 additional guests sleeping on extra futons in the living space. Two bedrooms are fully en en suite, the third has a toilet attached. A third bathroom features a jacuzzi hot tub bath.

6 guests (8 max)
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
137m² (view indicative floorplan)

Bedroom 1 : 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2 : 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 3: 1 king or 2 singles

The Freshwater
Location

Setting / Atmosphere

The Freshwater has one of the best locations in Hirafu village, right in the main street with easy access to all that Niseko has to offer. Its elevation affords the apartments birds-eye views of the snow-covered panorama.

Lifts / Transport

The apartments are only a 6-minute flat walk to the Family ski lift and just 1 minute to the shuttle bus stop.

Restaurants / Bars

There are numerous bars and restaurants within walking distance and is also about equidistant between the 2 convenience stores, Seicomart and Lawson.

Need to Know

EXTRAS

  • Extra bedding: ¥7,000 pp / night
  • Cot/highchair set: ¥5,000 / night

STAY REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum nights:
    Peak: 3 (Dec 18-Jan 3 / Jan 24-Feb 6)
    Shoulder/Low: 1
  • Check-in time: 3pm
  • Check-out time: 10am

PAYMENT DETAILS

  • We offer the best rates online
  • Rates include government tax and services (some other websites add this at the end)
  • Rates quoted in Yen (JPY)
  • 20% deposit due at booking
  • 80% balance due 60 days before arrival
  • Pay by credit card / PayPal / bank transfer
  • See our full terms and conditions

Please note all information provided is representative and subject to change. If there are features or services that are imperative to your stay, please check with us and we can confirm.

5.00
Based on 3 reviews
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  1. Avatar for Cassie R

    Cassie R

    Excellent location Friendly staff
    Good standard of accommodation. The Studio apartment was small but had everything we needed. The staff were fantastic. Claire helped us to organise a day trip and was very knowledgable. The drop off in the morning to the gondola was good. We visited the Onsen at the Vale several times and received discount as were staying at the Freshwater. Would recommend. The only downside was the walls were very thin, so we could hear the family staying next door to us who had a small child. We will be back.

    Tripadvisor Reviewed on 15 March 2018

    Stayed in March 2018

  2. Avatar for Chris A

    Chris A

    Wonderful Stay!
    We stayed at Freshwater for 10 nights and thought the service was amazing. Kate at the front desk gave us some great recommendations and was very helpful whenever we needed things and made our stay a pleasant one. Will definitely be back next year!!!

    Tripadvisor Reviewed on 20 February 2018

    Stayed in February 2018

  3. Avatar for MPW_OZ

    MPW_OZ

    Good location and rooms
    We stayed in a studio – 2 beds – which was small but adequate. The cooking facilities are small but work well, the beds were comfortable and there was adequate storage space. We were here in winter so the “hallway” area was useful for our boots as well. The room was very well appointed and the bathroom big. The walk to the ski lifts is not too far but there was a free shuttle every morning so that was a real bonus. We would stay here again.

    Tripadvisor Reviewed on 9 January 2018

    Stayed in January 2018

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